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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,228.48, 588,192.40 and 235,241.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,228.48, 588,192.40 and 235,241.87 is: 324,632.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,228.48 : 588,192.40 = 235,241.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,228.48/588,192.40 = 235,241.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,228.48x = 588,192.40 × 235,241.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,228.48x = 138,367,480,095.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,367,480,095.79/426,228.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,632.18

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